Louis Walsh's mother Maureen dies following long battle with Alzheimer's Disease
Tributes have been paid to the mother of music manager Louis Walsh who died aged 94 on Sunday. Maureen Walsh, of Kiltimagh, Co Mayo, has been described as a "gracious, kind and generous lady".
The mother-of-nine was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease over a decade ago and was in the c
are of St Attracta's Nursing Home, Charlestown. She will repose at her home in Church Street, Kiltimagh on Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm.
Her funeral mass will take place at the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh at noon on Thursday followed by burial at Kilkinure Cemetery. A notice on RIP.ie reads: "Predeceased by her husband Frank, her daughter Catherine, her parents Martin and Delia, her brother Sean and her son-in-law Pat O'Connor.
"Cherished mother of Evelyn (O'Connor), Louis, Paul, Frank, Eamon, Padraic, Joseph, Noel and Sara (Keogh)." Former Boyzone manager Louis previously spoke about his close relationship with his mother.
Maureen often flew to London and Miami to visit her son, and appeared on The X Factor when he was a judge in 2007. In 2015, he heartbreakingly opened up about her dementia diagnosis.
He told Woman Magazine: "My mum has got Alzheimer's now. She doesn't know me. But she's fine, healthy and happy and doesn't know any better." Condolences have flooded in for the Mayo woman following the announcement of her death.
One person wrote: "Deepest sympathy to all Maureen's family and friends. What a wonderful lady always with a smile. May she now enjoy the peace of Heaven with her beloved Frank."
While another said: "Deepest sympathy to all the Walsh family, and also to the Healy and O'Hora families on the death of Maureen. Fond memories of a gracious, kind and generous lady. Rest in peace Maureen."
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